What do boy bands from the 1990s have in common with the Beatles? Why are some pop artists, such as Justin Timberlake, considered controversial? Readers will discover these answers and the stories behind beloved artists from the Beach Boys to Lady Gaga through fun and fact-filled text about the roots of pop music and how it has spread around the world. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for their favorite artists and the pop stars who came before them as they explore a discography of important albums, full-color photographs, annotated quotes from artists and journalists, and fascinating sidebars.

For many people, popular music provides a soundtrack to their lives by entwining emotion with experience. It is little wonder, then, that eventful periods in American history are often defined by the pop music of the time. For example, big band jazz evokes memories of World War II for those who lived through that era, while songs from the 1960s often remind baby boomers of the drug-fueled hippie revolution. Author Stuart Kallen traces the history of popular music in America from the sounds of Tin Pan Alley to Chicago jazz clubs, to southern rock n' roll and country, to the British Invasion, to psychedelic rock and Woodstock, to garage band heroes and music video rock stars, to hip-hop tycoons and young American idols.

In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.

In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.

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Pursued by the Ventures, the worlds most dangerous and rarely known criminal organization, 14-year-old Nathan Doyles life has changed almost instantly by numerous threats of death and the abduction of his aunt. Nathan knows very well it is the one thing he could not give up that causes all thesebut why? He is offered help by the IIO, a secret agency that exists to control terrorism, criminals and the Ventures activities. Seems noble, but in the world of intelligence, no one could be righteous. One tries to capture and kill Nathan, another chooses to save then exploit him. At first it doesnt look to be the worstbut when things get wild as his best friend is hurt by a deadly bullet, Nathan is forced to leave his old life. Whether he trusts the IIO or not, he agrees to join his first mission that will bring him to the deepest depth in the Pacific Ocean. His primary objective: to locate an illegal nuclear facility in a deep-sea research centre. Untrained and inexperienced, the chances of survival are slim. But Nathan knows one thing for surehe has an aunt to save. Despite everything, adventuring 3000 metres below sea level, it just takes 2 micro seconds to get killed if the glass breaks. He has to think of coming back to the surface alive.